r/leangains

Community Overview

About r/leangains

LeanGains is a specific program based on Martin Berkhan's methodology of lifting heavy weights reverse pyramid style, focusing on protein as the main macro-nutrient, and intermittent fasting (IF). It is body recomposition - losing fat and gaining muscle/strength the most effective way.

The community at a glance

r/leangains is a Subreddit for Bodybuilders with roughly 306K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Bodybuilding communities list.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Cut, and Lean. Product recommendations often mention protein powder.

On Reddit
306K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +4.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2023: 12K members
  • 2024: 10K members
  • 2025: 11K members
  • 2026: 10K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 394 members
  • Nov: 1K members
  • Dec: 863 members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 951 members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 362 members

Topics

  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    36
  • Cut
    26 posts in the past month
    #2
    Cut
    26
  • Lean
    24 posts in the past month
    #3
    Lean
    24
  • Workout
    22 posts in the past month
    #4
    Workout
    22
  • Cutting
    22 posts in the past month
    #5
    Cutting
    22

Flair

  • LG Question / Help
    29 posts in the past month
    1. I want to become muscular, I'm thin and weak.
    2. Should I keep cutting, maintain, or try body recomposition? 52.9 kg at 160 cm
    3. I need advice
    #1
    LG Question / Help
    I want to become muscular, I'm thin and weak. · Should I keep cutting, maintain, or try body recomposition? 52.9 kg at 160 cm · I need advice
    29

Product recommendations

  • protein powder
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best protein powder flavor?
    2. I think my Optimum Nutrition protein powder is giving me or contributing to insulin resistance. Can anyone recommend a protein powder without BCAAs? Should I stop using protein powder altogether? (Also concerned about my kidneys.)
    #1
    protein powder
    Best protein powder flavor? · I think my Optimum Nutrition protein powder is giving me or contributing to insulin resistance. Can anyone recommend a protein powder without BCAAs? Should I stop using protein powder altogether? (Also concerned about my kidneys.)
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/leangains for?
Best for Bodybuilders enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/leangains free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/leangains have?
Roughly 306K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/leangains on?
r/leangains runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/leangains cover?
On the Hive Index, r/leangains is organized under Bodybuilders.
How do I join r/leangains?
You can join r/leangains by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Bodybuilding communities like?
Communities for bodybuilders and strength athletes at every level, from beginners learning the basics to competitive athletes prepping for shows. Discussion covers training splits, nutrition, supplementation, contest prep, and the science of hypertrophy.